DOJ asked the Supreme Court to lift a judge’s block on ending TPS for Syrians, a move that could strip protections from thousands and set an early March deadline.

A new Joint Economic Committee report pegs data‑broker breach losses at about $20.8 billion and flags hidden opt‑out pages that shield consumer data. It calls for easier opt‑outs and stronger oversight.

President Trump suggested a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, saying talks led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are underway as the island faces severe shortages.

A 2-1 EEOC ruling allows federal agencies to bar transgender workers from using facilities that match their gender identity, overturning part of a 2015 ruling and prompting immediate pushback.

Congress boosted the DC Tuition Assistance Grant to $15,000 a year and $75,000 lifetime, expanding aid for thousands of District students as the program marks 25 years.

An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with the Nov. 8 Hill East shooting that killed 17-year-old Tristan Johnson; she faces second‑degree murder while armed.

Metro approved an expansion of the U‑Pass program to include part‑time, graduate and community‑college students, with new pricing and a fall 2026 rollout.

Casey Means, President Trump's surgeon general nominee, faced a delayed Senate confirmation hearing on Feb. 25 as senators pressed her on credentials, business ties and controversial health claims.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb settled with owners of two Ward 7 apartment complexes after inspections found rodents, mold and other housing-code violations. The agreements require pest control, faster emergency repairs and OAG oversight through 2028.

During Tuesday's State of the Union, President Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar collided on-camera as Minnesota ICE raids and two fatal shootings hovered over the chamber. The brief exchange highlights how local tragedies are shaping national political flashpoints.

FedEx sued the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down. The filing raises hard questions about who will get billions back.

Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee urged patience on rate cuts, saying 3% inflation is 'not good enough.' Markets still price easing later this year.

Light snow may linger this morning with icy refreeze risk; northwest gusts could reach 35–36 mph this afternoon.